1. BTEC National Health & Social Care Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights

2. Equality, Diversity and Rights Learning Objective: To understand the benefits of diversity to society

3. Equality, Diversity and Rights What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’

4. Equality, Diversity and Rights What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’ Race?

5. Equality, Diversity and Rights What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’ Race? Culture?

6. Equality, Diversity and Rights What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’ Race? Culture? Social group?

7. Equality, Diversity and Rights What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’ Race? Culture? Social group? Any other differences?

8. Equality, Diversity and Rights In May 2009 the dance troupe ‘Diversity’ won Britain’s Got Talent

9. Equality, Diversity and Rights In May 2009 the dance troupe ‘Diversity’ won Britain’s Got Talent How far do you think ‘Diversity’ represent the diversity in Britain today?

10. Equality, Diversity and Rights

11. ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex

12. Equality, Diversity and Rights ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed race

13. Equality, Diversity and Rights ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed race Their ages range from 13 to 25

14. Equality, Diversity and Rights ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed race Their ages range from 13 to 25 Some are in school, some in University, some work

15. Equality, Diversity and Rights ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed race Their ages range from 13 to 25 Some are in school, some in University, some work The older members include an IT systems engineer, a bathroom installer, and a telecoms engineer

16. Equality, Diversity and Rights ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed race Their ages range from 13 to 25 Some are in school, some in University, some work The older members include an IT systems engineer, a bathroom installer, and a telecoms engineer However, they are all male

17. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture:

18. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Food

19. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Food

20. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Food

21. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Food

22. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Music

23. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Music

24. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Music

25. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Music

26. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Music N-Dubz Amy Winehouse Dizzee Rascal

27. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Literature

28. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Literature

29. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Literature

30. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Literature Zadie SmithAlice WalkerBenjamin Zephaniah

31. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: TV

32. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: TV

33. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: TV

34. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: TV Trevor McDonald Matt LucasDev Patel

35. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Politics

36. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Politics

37. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Politics

38. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Politics Peter MandlesonDavid BlunkettShahid Malik

39. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Science

40. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Science

41. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Science

42. Equality, Diversity and Rights Other examples of diversity in British culture: Science Stephen HawkingHeenal RaichuraSimon Schama

43. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture

44. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture Literature

45. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture Literature Politics

46. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture Literature Politics Entertainment

47. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture Literature Politics Entertainment Science

48. Equality, Diversity and Rights Research the contribution made by people of diverse backgrounds to: Culture Literature Politics Entertainment Science Or any other aspects of life in Britain

49. Equality, Diversity and Rights A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict

50. Equality, Diversity and Rights A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict Unrest and riots can result, as in Brixton in 1981

51. Equality, Diversity and Rights A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict Unrest and riots can result, as in Brixton in 1981 And in Bradford in 2001

52. Equality, Diversity and Rights Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest

53. Equality, Diversity and Rights Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often due to poverty and disadvantage

54. Equality, Diversity and Rights Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often due to poverty and disadvantage To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic inequality must be addressed

55. Equality, Diversity and Rights Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often due to poverty and disadvantage To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic inequality must be addressed Otherwise, the assumption that the white race and culture has the right to dominance will remain

56. Equality, Diversity and Rights Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often due to poverty and disadvantage To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic inequality must be addressed Otherwise, the assumption that the white race and culture has the right to dominance will remain This will undermine integration and diversity, leaving Britain a lot poorer, both in a cultural and economic sense

57. Equality, Diversity and Rights Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences within and between groups of people.

58. Equality, Diversity and Rights Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences within and between groups of people. Our differences are our strength.

59. Equality, Diversity and Rights Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences within and between groups of people. Our differences are our strength. Britain has a rich society because its people come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

60. Equality, Diversity and Rights Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences within and between groups of people. Our differences are our strength. Britain has a rich society because its people come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. To benefit from the full wealth of skills, talents and ideas in Britain, it is vital that everyone is included.

61. Equality, Diversity and Rights Have you understood some of the benefits that diversity can bring to society? What examples of diverse backgrounds, cultures, skills and needs can you find among your friends and family?